Having breakfast for dinner is pretty common, but having breakfast for dessert sounds WAY better. Step aside, pancakes, ’cause waffles are back in town and they are here to stay. Get ready to scoop that ice cream and load the syrup — heck, we’ll swim in it — and bask in the glory of happiness that only waffles can supply (minus watching Magic Mike XXL, of course). Scroll through for 50 yummy recipes to indulge in post-dinner.
1. Chocolate Caramel Liege Waffles: If you’re not drooling from just looking at this picture, then something is seriously wrong. With the light powdery sugar, drizzle of caramel sauce and loads of chocolate, this dessert needs to get in our stomaches right now. (via Bakingdom)
2. Waffled Brownie Sundae: Brownie mix inside a waffle iron? GENIUS! Add a handful of sprinkles, ice cream and a cherry on top to create the ultimate brownie sundae. (via Food Network)
3. Blueberry Cake Waffles: Fresh blueberries coated with sweet sugar glaze in a delicious cake-like form? This is heaven on a fork. (via The Baker Mama)
4. Apple Cider Waffles With Salted Caramel: This waffle is the perfect treat for morning, noon or night. Add the salted caramel and your mouth will explode with happiness. (via The Kitchn)
5. Brie and Blueberry Waffle Grilled Cheese: Who says you can’t have grilled cheese for dessert? Add a few slices of brie and blueberry compote in between buttery waffles, drizzle maple syrup and then stuff your face ’til you can’t no more. (via Damn Delicious)
6. Cannoli Dip: Ever loved eating a cannoli so much that you just wanted a whole bowl of filling all to yourself? Well, wishes are coming true today with this recipe. Not only is it delicious, but the ingredients are much healthier than that other stuff. (via Host the Toast)
7. Banana Nut Waffles: With bananas and nuts inside the waffles, let’s just assume that these are a healthy snack ;) The ice cream on top is just the icing on the… waffle. (via Cookie and Kate)
8. Bananas Foster Waffles: Boozed-up bananas are always a good idea. Place them on top of Belgian-style waffles and cover in syrup. It’s five o’ clock somewhere, right? (via Momofuku for 2)
9. Carrot Cake Waffles: We don’t need to be Bugs Bunny to be all over this carrot cake. Just add the maple-nut-cream-cheese topping and sprinkle more nuts for an extra crunch. (via Inspired by Family Mag)
10. Chai Latte Waffles: While these waffles would be perfect for fall, we recommend listening to your gut and having them now. Sprinkle some powdered sugar and make yourself a cup of chai for a cozy night in. (via Frau Zuckerstein)
11. Sprinkled Waffled Donuts: Waffle donuts dipped in chocolate and covered in sprinkles — is this real life? Sorry friends, but we are not sharing. Ever. (via Deliciously Yum)
12. Chocolate Stout Waffle Sundae: Beer and chocolate are meant to be together, and this waffle is a great example of that. Add vanilla ice cream and drizzle chocolate stout fudge sauce to ignite all your tastebuds. (via The Beeroness)
13. Dark Chocolate Zucchini Cake Waffles: Don’t let the vegetable deter you from this delicious treat. With a plethora of chocolate and a large scoop of ice cream, these waffles will instantaneously melt in your mouth. (via The Candid Appetite)
14. Waffle Iron Churos: These waffles are perfect for a quick, easy snack. Just let them swim in a pool of chocolate sauce and enjoy. We won’t blame you if you “accidentally” eat all of them at once. (via Serious Eats)
15. Mini Whole Wheat Cinnamon French Toast Waffles: Say goodbye to your fork and knife and say hello to dunking. These mini french toast waffles are easy to dunk into a tub of syrup each and every time you take a bite. (via Half Baked Harvest)
16. Cinnamon Roll Waffles: If you have a package of cinnamon rolls in your fridge, take them out and place them in your waffle iron for an OMG-I-can’t-believe-I-haven’t-thought-of-this-before treat. (via Tablespoon)
17. Cinnamon Rolls Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches: Take those cinnamon roll waffles and place a scoop of mint chocolate chip in between them. Then add sprinkles and icing on top. Just looking at this treat makes our mouths water. (via Pillsbury)
18. Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter Waffles: When is it good to have peanut butter and chocolate together? Always and forever. Sorry, jelly, but you have been replaced. (via Kumquatblog)
19. Donut Waffles With Maple Glaze: We donut know which is better: The fact that these are covered in maple glaze, or that they are super easy to make. We’ll take them all, please! (via Handle the Heat)
20. Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Sandwich: Another ice cream sandwich? Say it ain’t so! No, really. This looks so good that we are going to need a nap after scarfing it all down. (via F for Food)
21. Earl Grey Waffles and Vanilla Ice Cream: If you are wanting to enjoy an afternoon tea with a twist, then look no further than this unique stack of waffles. (via Treasures and Travels)
22. Fruit Loop Waffles With Milk Glaze: Forget cereal in the bowl. Instead, put the cereal INSIDE the waffles for a fruity-yet-sweet treat. Pour a milk glaze over for a whole lotta deliciousness. (via The Blonde Buckeye)
23. Funfetti Waffles: These waffles are flavored with cake batter, topped with a cake batter glaze and sprinkled with rainbow sprinkles. It will most definitely feel like your birthday every time you eat them. (via Krissy’s Creations)
24. Gluten-Free Chocolate Waffles: Gluten-free folks, rejoice! There ARE delish GF waffles. All you need is caramel sauce and ice cream and you’re set for life. (via King Arthur Flour)
25. Homemade Waffle Cone Bowl: Whether you make a sundae full of toppings or keep it simple with just sprinkles, this waffle bowl will be perfect for a late-night snack. (via Real Food Real Deals)
26. Vanilla and Chocolate Waffle Cone Tacos: Two ice cream scoops cradled inside a waffle shell and sprinkled with whatever toppings we want is always a must-have for hot summer nights. (via Sift and Whisk)
27. Krispy Kreme Waffles: When your favorite donuts are pressed into waffles and covered in syrup, there really is no going back. Nothing else will compare to how awesome these little guys taste. (via Oh, Bite It!)
28. Lemon Meringue Pie Stuffed Waffles: Upgrade your waffles by stuffing them with silky lemon meringue and marshmallow cream. Yum! (via Cooking Classy)
29. Liége Waffles: If you love waffles but want to try something other than the Belgian style, then try making Liége waffles. They are just as tasty, but not as thick. Bon appétit! (via Chef in Training)
30. Matcha Waffles: With matcha being all the rage in the food department, these are an absolute must. Add some strawberry sauce and whip cream for a sweet finish to your day. (via Xiaomei Pig Blog)
31. Nutella Banana Waffles Sandwich: If you love bananas and Nutella on toast, then this waffle is your new BFF. Add some marshmallow fluff to really bring the nostalgia back. (via The Baker Upstairs)
32. Peanut Butter and Jelly Waffles: It’s peanut butter + jelly time! With a subtle hint of grape flavor and loads of peanut butter syrup, this is a new twist on a classic you will surely begin to love. (via Paper and Stitch)
33. Frozen Waffle Pies: Don’t let anyone touch your Eggos with this amazing recipe. Place the fruit and custard yogurt inside a tiny waffle, then freeze for two hours. Decorate if you like, or just stuff ’em in your mouth. Either way it’s a win-win. (via Eggo Recipes)
34. Amsterdam-Inspired Waffles: Waffles with chocolate and sprinkles? Yes, please! If this is how Amsterdam decorates their waffles, then we need to get our bags packed right now. (via Sugar Swings)
35. Pumpkin Gingerbread Waffles: While we have to be patient for fall to come to get our hands on these waffles, our stomachs are already saying YAAASSSS. (via Jelly Toast)
36. S’mores Red Velvet Waffles: If there was one type of waffle to madly fall in love with, it would be this one. We can’t believe we didn’t think of this marshmallowy, chocolatey creation before. (via Beyond Frosting)
37. Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Waffles: These Reese’s peanut butter waffles are totally a dessert for champions. They deserve a gold medal for just being so awesomely good-looking. (via Krissy Creations)
38. Pumpkin Pie Waffles: With pumpkin season four months away (who’s counting?), these waffles are an absolute must for breakfast, lunch and dessert. (via Eazy Peazy Mealz)
39. Ice Cream Waffle Tacos: Don’t these waffles look fun for your kiddo’s party? And who cares if we aren’t young — we would have no shame in indulging in these bad boys. #YOLO (via Dreyer’s)
40. Ice Cream Wafflewiches: We just had an out-of-body experience looking at this ice cream sandwich. It really does look too good to eat! (via Betty Crocker)
41. S’mores Waffle Sliders: These adorable waffles are perfect for camping by the fire, on the couch or in bed way after midnight (when we really should be sleeping). (via Mom on Time Out)
42. Snickerdoodle Cookie Waffles: Waffles that are secretly cookies? So. Much. Yes. If loving these are wrong, then we don’t want to be right. (via Pink Pistachio)
43. S’moreffles: Dessert never looked so good with this graham cracker dough stuffed with chocolate and marshmallows. It looks a little messy, but at least it will be a delicious hot mess to eat. (via Will It Waffle)
44. No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Waffle Bars: Chocolate, cream cheese, strawberries, oh my! These waffles look crazy delicious and only take 30 minutes to make. (via A Thrifty Mom)
45. Birthday Waffle Cake: No one needs to know that you just made a birthday cake for yourself when it’s not even your birthday. And how can one argue when the cake looks this good? (via Eazy Peazy Mealz)
46. Triple-Decker Fudgy Chocolate Waffle Pie: This tri-layered fudgy-chocolate waffle pie filled with vanilla-pudding-whipped cream looks *almost* too good to eat. (via Chelsea’s Messy Apron)
47. Chocolate Toffee Waffles on a Stick: Don’t these waffles look fun? Dipped in chocolate and covered in nuts, these have yumminess in every bite. (via Better Recipes)
48. White Chocolate and Peanut Buttery Waffle Snack: We are not afraid to scarf this mix down. While you might make some enemies from not sharing, at least your tummy will be extremely happy. (via Averie Cooks)
49. Chocolate Chip Waffle Cookies: Everything is always better when chocolate chips are added. Now, all we need is a glass of milk… or wine… actually wine is just fine. (via How to Simplify)
50. Nutella Waffle Sandwich Cookies: Isn’t it crazy to think that these waffles cookies were made using a panini press? With only a spread of Nutella, they are simple, crispy and oh-so good. (via Just a Taste)
What is your favorite waffle recipe? Let us know in the comments below!
